Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vRealize Log Insight



Published: 2020-04-15
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2020-3953
CVE-2020-3954
CWE-ID CWE-79
CWE-601
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight)
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Stored cross-site scripting

EUVDB-ID: #VU26966

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3953

CWE-ID: CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in the Log Insight UI. A remote authenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.

This vulnerability affects the following versions: 8.0.0, 4.x.y

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): 8.0.0

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0007.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Open redirect

EUVDB-ID: #VU26967

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3954

CWE-ID: CWE-601 - URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to perform a phishing attack and steal potentially sensitive information.

This vulnerability affects the following versions: 8.0.0, 4.x.y

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): 8.0.0

External links

http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2020-0007.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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